Monty's Old Brick Tavern has new owner, will change name

Jan. 17, 2013

Williston resident Mark Akey, former owner of Ake’s Place in Burlington and current owner of Ake’s Den in Waitsfield, confirmed that he purchased Monty’s Old Brick Tavern in Williston Village in December.

The restaurant remains open as Monty’s with chef Dan Goetz, formerly of New England Culinary Institute and the North Hero House, offering a focused menu of Monty’s favorites like the burger and broiled fish and chips, along with new options like steak frites, scallop risotto and a brick-pressed Statler chicken breast.

Akey says he plans to close the restaurant briefly within the next month or so to do some minor renovations including adding a bar. When it reopens, it will be called Ake’s Old Brick Tavern.

The restaurant is located at 7921 Williston Road, Williston, and can be reached at 316-4262.